Yields1 Serving
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 2 large onions, peeled and sliced
 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
 1 cup lentils, dry
 ½ cup whole grain brown rice
 ¼ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon pepper
 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat.

3

Cook onions in the skillet until lightly golden brown.

4

Pour in broth, lentils, rice, salt and pepper.

5

Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook very slowly for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender. Serve in a bowl. Top with chopped cilantro.

6

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 2 large onions, peeled and sliced
 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
 1 cup lentils, dry
 ½ cup whole grain brown rice
 ¼ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon pepper
 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat.

3

Cook onions in the skillet until lightly golden brown.

4

Pour in broth, lentils, rice, salt and pepper.

5

Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook very slowly for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender. Serve in a bowl. Top with chopped cilantro.

6

Serve immediately.

Notes

Lentils and Rice